Abstract

A feedback method combined with fitting technique based on variable separation mapping is proposed to design freeform optical systems for an extended LED source with prescribed illumination patterns, especially with uniform illuminance distribution. Feedback process performs well with extended sources, while fitting technique contributes not only to the decrease of pieces of sub-surfaces in discontinuous freeform lenses which may cause loss in manufacture, but also the reduction in the number of feedback iterations. It is proved that light control efficiency can be improved by 5%, while keeping a high uniformity of 82%, with only two feedback iterations and one fitting operation can improve. Furthermore, the polar angle θand azimuthal angleφis used to specify the light direction from the light source, and the (θ,φ)-(x,y) based mapping and feedback strategy makes sure that even few discontinuous sections along the equi-φplane exist in the system, they are perpendicular to the base plane, making it eligible for manufacturing the surfaces using injection molding.

Florian Fournier, “Freeform reflector design with extended sources”, A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in CREOL, the College of Optics and Photonics at the University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida, 2010.

Florian Fournier, “Freeform reflector design with extended sources”, A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in CREOL, the College of Optics and Photonics at the University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida, 2010.

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